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1 month 3 weeks ago #300115 by Alison
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Hi was just wondering what happens after you have had your pip health assessment ,is it just down to what they say or does the decision maker have some influence on what rate you get .Thanku
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1 month 3 weeks ago #300148 by Chris
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Hi Alison,
The assessors write up a report (often full of inaccuracies sadly) based on my own and many others experiences, and then the DM will send you a letter informing you of the points that you've scored, whether that be enough for any sort of award, or not. Depending on the outcome, whether you're happy, or whether you wish to take it to a tribunal to contest.
Chris.
The assessors write up a report (often full of inaccuracies sadly) based on my own and many others experiences, and then the DM will send you a letter informing you of the points that you've scored, whether that be enough for any sort of award, or not. Depending on the outcome, whether you're happy, or whether you wish to take it to a tribunal to contest.
Chris.
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1 month 3 weeks ago #300176 by denby
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Hi Alison, please if you haven't already, phone to ask for your "PA4."
This is the assessor's report which the DWP staff member called the Decision maker is supposed to base the decision on.
No matter what you may be told you ARE legally entitled to have a copy. It should be available 48 hours after the phone assessment. Call the number on your last letter from DWP about PIP. If fobbed off, politely end the call and just try again. Except where it has been taken for internal quality auditing it should be available and come in a week-ish by post. If you are told it has not reached DWP, there may be a chance to argue because the assessor did not write it up promptly that they may have 'unfortunately failed to remember ' accurately what you said, and that the report is therefore "not fit for purpose".
More likely, you will read it and notice many inaccuracies and possible outright factual inaccuracies.
If this is so, you can write ASAP to 'The Decision Maker' explaining the mistakes, omissions etc.
1]never ever use the word 'lie'
2] refer to the evidence you used where the assessor has not done but should have, or has twisted the meaning of it.
3] If necessary add other evidence [eg assessor described Tramadol as 'for mild pain', you quote the NHS website stating Tramadol is for severe pain.
Hope this helps, do get that call in! If you may be pushed into a mental health issue by reading rubbish written about you, have a friend handy when you open the envelope.
Best,
Denby
This is the assessor's report which the DWP staff member called the Decision maker is supposed to base the decision on.
No matter what you may be told you ARE legally entitled to have a copy. It should be available 48 hours after the phone assessment. Call the number on your last letter from DWP about PIP. If fobbed off, politely end the call and just try again. Except where it has been taken for internal quality auditing it should be available and come in a week-ish by post. If you are told it has not reached DWP, there may be a chance to argue because the assessor did not write it up promptly that they may have 'unfortunately failed to remember ' accurately what you said, and that the report is therefore "not fit for purpose".
More likely, you will read it and notice many inaccuracies and possible outright factual inaccuracies.
If this is so, you can write ASAP to 'The Decision Maker' explaining the mistakes, omissions etc.
1]never ever use the word 'lie'
2] refer to the evidence you used where the assessor has not done but should have, or has twisted the meaning of it.
3] If necessary add other evidence [eg assessor described Tramadol as 'for mild pain', you quote the NHS website stating Tramadol is for severe pain.
Hope this helps, do get that call in! If you may be pushed into a mental health issue by reading rubbish written about you, have a friend handy when you open the envelope.
Best,
Denby
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1 month 1 week ago #300367 by Alison
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Hi I asked about an hour after my assessment and the gentleman I spoke to said he would send me a copy of the assessor’s letter but that was Monday the 24th of February and it is now the 6th of march and still not received anything ,what should I do please .
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1 month 1 week ago #300371 by Gary
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Hi Alison
You should ask for a copy of the assessors report (PA4) 48 hours after your assessment, if you receive a text message informing you the DWP have received the report then contact DWP.
DWP do not always send out text messages.
In regards to your question, I would phone them and chase for a copy of the assessors report (PA4)
Gary
You should ask for a copy of the assessors report (PA4) 48 hours after your assessment, if you receive a text message informing you the DWP have received the report then contact DWP.
DWP do not always send out text messages.
In regards to your question, I would phone them and chase for a copy of the assessors report (PA4)
Gary
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1 month 1 week ago #300397 by Alison
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Yeah I’m on the phone now to ask again about pa4 thanku for your help
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